Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Annan Athletic | Annan Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Paul Janyshiwskyj | Paul Janyshiwskyj | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oberdan Nicoletti | O. Nicoletti |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Kevin Hoeness | K. Hoeness | |||||||||
| John Henderson | J. Henderson |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Duncan Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Amedeo Paramatti | A. Paramatti | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | |||||||||
| Matt Mckinlay | M. Mckinlay | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Neil Dalglish | N. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Mamadou Jacques Gosso | M. Jacques Gosso |  | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Gough | J. Gough | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Sebastian Metzger | S. Metzger | |||||||||
| Corrado Pinna | C. Pinna | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Richard Morton | R. Morton | |||||||||
| Paul Dalglish | P. Dalglish | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson | | 67 | M | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Neil McCoist | N. McCoist | |||||||||
| Fernando Moreira | F. Moreira |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Andy Burley | A. Burley | |||||||||
| Neil Izzet | N. Izzet |  | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Annan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Annan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
6.04
1-0Amedeo Paramatti flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.46
Duncan Hutchison makes a probing pass to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks the ball forward to Andy Burley. Andy Burley whips in a cross ball towards Neil McCoist. Neil McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Oberdan Nicoletti had no chance!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
21.53
1-1Matt Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corrado Pinna. Corrado Pinna passes the ball forward to Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Hoeness easily smothers it!
22.38
1-1Matt Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Corrado Pinna. Corrado Pinna brings the ball forward. Corrado Pinna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.08
Sebastian Metzger knocks the ball forward to Neil McCoist. Neil McCoist shoots from 20 yards. Oberdan Nicoletti easily smothers it.
28.00
Richard Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McCoist. Neil McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.40
Duncan Hutchison passes the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McCoist. Neil McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oberdan Nicoletti who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
1-2Richard Hendry makes a probing pass to Andy Burley. Andy Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.57
John Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.26
Corrado Pinna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.29
Paul Dalglish makes a probing pass to Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Hutchison.
44.56
Richard Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McCoist. Neil McCoist shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Oberdan Nicoletti manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Duncan Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger threads the ball through to Andy Burley. Andy Burley whips in a cross ball towards Neil McCoist. Neil McCoist powers a header at goal but somehow Oberdan Nicoletti manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
51.11
1-2Richard Morton catches Corrado Pinna on the ankles. Richard Morton is warned by the referee! Corrado Pinna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.11
Corrado Pinna threads the ball through to Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira shoots from long range but Kevin Hoeness is on top of it.
61.38
Callum Henderson knocks the ball forward to Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Moreira and rushes in on goal... Neil Izzet shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Hoeness easily smothers it!
66.36
Paul Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dalglish.
67.43
Amedeo Paramatti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corrado Pinna. Corrado Pinna brings the ball forward. Corrado Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.37
Sebastian Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Burley. Andy Burley knocks the ball forward to Stuart Mcinnes. Stuart Mcinnes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.41
Paul Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira goes all the way! Fernando Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fernando Moreira scores for Motherwell!!
83.11
Amedeo Paramatti passes the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish makes a simple pass to Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet makes a probing pass to Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira shoots from just inside the box. Kevin Hoeness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.20
Mamadou Jacques Gosso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corrado Pinna. Corrado Pinna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Neil Izzet. Neil Izzet powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
26.6%
42.2%
31.2%
Scorers
| Fernando Moreira 6, 71, 83 Neil Izzet 87 | Neil McCoist 14 Andy Burley 28 |